MilkTea Ghost
Motion Designer & Illustrator
Doughnut History
Content
This concept conveys a sweet and joyful feeling, reminding the audience of delicious donuts. Show the timeline through the dynamic graphics, which would explain the history cleanly and logically. About the audio, relaxed and cheerful music is a good choice.
MOODBOARD
Tone of Voice
Colorful | Creative | Narrative | Playful | Sweet
STORYBOARD
Type Exploration
Style Frames
Historical Facts
History of Doughnut Timeline
In 1800s
Dutch people introduced the first oil cakes to America.
In 1847
The doughnut hole was created by captain Gregory to keep his hand free steering the ship’s wheel.
During WWI
The doughnut became an American favorite. (Around 1918)
In 1920
Adolph Levitt created the first doughnut machine to mass produce doughnuts.
In 1937
Krispy Kreme founder Vernon Rudolph bought a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef, rented a building in Winston-Salem, and selling to local grocery stores.
In 1938
the Salvation Army declares the first Friday in June National Donut Day.
In 1950
Bill Rosen berg opened the first Dunkin' Donuts shop on Quincy, Massachusetts.
In 1970s
Doughnut was being called unhealthy and washed aside by the newly emerged tide of bagel popularity.
In 1998
Winchell's House of Donuts in Pasadena, CA created the world's largest doughnut which weighed 5,000 pounds and stood 95 feet in diameter.
In 2013
Pastry chef Dominique Ansel creates an instant hit when he introduces the cronut.